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Magic Johnson told Metta World Peace that he probably won't re-sign him this summer.

This could be the end of the road for the 37-year-old veteran. MWP got some burn down the stretch with the Lakers trying to tank some games, but he was more of a locker room guy all season and finished with 25 total appearances. He's unsure if he will keep playing, but if he does, don't expect to see him in a Lakers uniform again. Thu, Apr 13, 2017 01:13:00 PM

Metta World Peace started in a 108-96 win on Tuesday vs. the Pelicans and scored a season-high 18 points with four rebounds, one assist, four steals and four triples in 24 minutes.

In what was surely his last game at Staples Center, MWP was urged by the crowd to shoot every time he touched the ball. It wasn't a 60-point outing like Kobe Bryant's final game in LA, but tales will still be told of this memorable day as the Lakers picked up their fifth straight win. Who needs a tank when you can have World Peace instead? Wed, Apr 12, 2017 12:46:00 AM

Metta World Peace is starting at shooting guard for the Lakers on Tuesday.

Welcome to the silly season. With D'Angelo Russell out due to a death in the family, MWP's getting the call tonight, which is borderline hilarious. The rest of the Lakers starters make sense, with Jordan Clarkson, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle and Larry Nance all getting the call. MWP's coming off a season-high eight points on Sunday, and he'll be looking to shatter that tonight against the Pelicans. Tue, Apr 11, 2017 10:40:00 PM

Metta World Peace scored a season-high eight points in 11 minutes on Sunday, going 3-of-8 from the field with two 3-pointers.

MWP added one rebound, one assist and one steal, and he was routinely cheered on by the L.A. crowd in what might be his final home game. The player formerly known as Ron Artest will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason, and it's doubtful that he'll find another team. Mon, Apr 10, 2017 12:19:00 AM

Depth Charts

Josh Hart underwent successful surgery on his broken left hand on Friday.

The Lakers gave him a 4-6 week timetable and there are less than six weeks left in the regular season, so his rookie campaign could be over. Isaiah Thomas logged 19 minutes alongside Lonzo Ball in two-PG lineups on Thursday, something we'll see more of going forward. Several other players get a bump in minutes as well such as Kyle Kuzma (played some SF Thursday), Julius Randle and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Brandon Ingram (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, as expected.

Ingram still hasn't gotten through a full contact, 5-on-5 practice, and until that happens, he won't be returning to the court. There is a chance he'll make it back at some point during the Lakers' four-game road trip, but with his next game not coming until Thursday and a maximum of just two games played next week, owners may want to seriously consider cutting him. Kyle Kuzma will continue to start while he's out, with more minutes falling to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Julius Randle.